JOSHUA TONKS
London
Summary
Actor / screenwriter.
Extensive work in performing arts education teaching after-school clubs, workshops and Saturday schools. Has written, directed and choreographed multiple theatrical productions.
Experienced in hospitality as a server / waiter / bar staff.
Assertive, hardworking, committed and conscientious - an asset to every work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
FOH Team Member
The Arts Theatre
London
12.2018 - 01.2026
- Casual Duty Manager and Supervisor role; in charge of closing tills, merchandise, assigning roles to team, lock up and securing venue.
- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Routinely cleaned work areas throughout each shift.
- Great rapport with guests; resolved complaints quickly.
- Provided bar and Front of House training to new staff members.
Head of Drama
Camp White Pine Summer Camp
Camp White Pine, Haliburton, Ontario
06.2017 - Current
- Leads team to produce six musical theatre productions over the summer.
- Write / adapt scripts.
- Set construction / design; lighting and sound; source SFX, costumes and props.
- Work with children aged 7-16; teach choreography, music, staging and script-work.
Dance/Drama/Singing Teacher
Stagecoach Theatre Arts
Dartford; Primrose Hill; Weybridge, Surrey; London
10.2014 - Current
- Weybridge (2014-2017), Primrose Hill (2021-2022), Dartford (2023 to present)
- Instructs up to 30 students individually and in groups.
- Creates dynamic and exciting lessons plans that implement a cross-curricular style.
- Completes yearly reports to update parents and students of progress.
Games Master
Houdini's Escape Rooms
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed engaging narratives for immersive escape room experiences.
- Liaised with designers, creating of immersive scenarios and stories (I actually appeared in one of the games.)
- Supervised game operations to ensure smooth player engagement and satisfaction.
- Trained new team members in game management and customer interaction protocols.
Arts Teacher
Dramacademy
Wimbledon, London
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Incorporated all three disciplines acting, singing and dancing into every class, as well as games for confidence, teamwork and imagination.
- Set a high standard of discipline, whilst also leaving room for spontaneity during the creative process.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behaviour, social development and physical health.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
Arts Educational Schools London
Chiswick, London2011
Skills
- Experience working with children and young people
- Experienced waiter
- Certificate in food hygiene awareness
- Committed team player
- Flexible schedule
- Excellent hospitality skills
- First-Aid trained
- DBS checked
- Speech and Voice trained
- Excellent work ethic
- Organised and detail-orientated
Timeline
Games Master
Houdini's Escape Rooms
09.2020 - 06.2021
FOH Team Member
The Arts Theatre
12.2018 - 01.2026
Head of Drama
Camp White Pine Summer Camp
06.2017 - Current
Arts Teacher
Dramacademy
01.2015 - 03.2020
Dance/Drama/Singing Teacher
Stagecoach Theatre Arts
10.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
Arts Educational Schools London